Running My Own DIY Shed Electrical Wiring! - (PART 1 of 2) - Thrift Diving

Guys....I never thought I would be able to tackle my own electrical wiring in my "she shed"! But it's happening and I'm almost done! Check out my progress in PART 1 of 2 as I tackle the 8 circuits in my 16' x 26' shed, which will be used as a workshop!

0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Why I love Ariat jeans and work gear (sponsored)
2:30 - My electrical plan explained
4:28 - Installing the boxes
7:08 - Digging the 24" ditch
8:03 - The recessed lights installation
10:14 - Fixing the gabled ends of the shed
11:00 - Getting started with the electrical wiring
12:45 - Drilling the first holes for the first circuit
14:33 - Running the first circuit for receptacles
16:44 - Running the second circuit for receptacles
18:51 - Drilling holes with an auger bit in 2x4s
20:13 - Cutting holes for exterior receptacles
21:22 - My electrical plan for the lighting

//CATCH ALL THE VIDEOS IN MY "SHE SHED" SERIES HERE! //

PART 1: Building a Concrete Pad

PART 2: Building My She Shed!

PART 3: How Much Did My She Shed Cost? (And Other Q&A)

PART 4: Installing a Smart Lock on the She Shed

PART 5: Installing the Electrical Wiring in My She Shed (PART 1 of 2)

PART 6: Installing the Electrical Wiring in My She Shed (PART 2 of 2)

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[michellealjunaidi]

A lot of really good planning and focus on your part. You will save around 5k doing it yourself and creating good content for your channel. This is going to be an awesome workshop when you are finished. You have pretty much thought of everything from outlet position, overhead lighting, bench areas to climate control in the workshop. The functionality in this space will be unlimited.

[lilgp]

I am really impressed at how much detail are included in your videos. I recently put a shed in my back yard and all of the electrical bids were ridiculous. You helped me cut that price in less than half. I thank you and I am now a subscriber. Keep the projects coming!!! Oh, mine is a 12x24 man cave !!!

[AlMasonAsphalt]

Thanks for the great video! I just recently got a 12'x16' shed that I'm going to use as a mini work shop. I called an electrician to get a quote to bring 100a service to my work shop so I could safely use power tools, have lighting and climate control via mini split unit HVAC. I definitely had sticker shock when the electrician presented his quote. Now I'm researching ways to possibly do some of the work myself to save some cash. Electrical work has always been very intimidating to me but your video gives me the confidence to at least tackle some of the work myself and hopefully soften the blow from the electricians bill.

[HabitualButtonPusher]

We always used a template made from a scrap of wood for drilling holes for the romex. Perfect everytime.

[sharonfarquhar]

You are amazing sweetie, and very pretty also! I’m a 62 year old lady from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 and boy I wish I’d had a go at more stuff when I was younger…you are so inspiring. xoxo

[belindadavis]

I, m glad to see womans are doing for them safe, learning all things, I too what's to start with a deck in my yard.. Then a fireplace in yard, then put up string lights around the deck area..

[RexBanner_]

Brilliant job Serena. It's inspiring watching you get out of your comfort zone with the electrical work.

[theresistance]

Oh, you are a lifesaver! .... I have been watching a lot of videos about DIY electrical in sheds + it feels like they're all speaking a different language 😵‍💫

[joycedavis]

i watch your channel every now and again. you have evolved and expanded your skills. this is wa-ay over my abilities to even understand but love your voice, enthusiasm and watching you work. so happy for you. you go, girl!

[landonlandon]

Canless lights are so much easier . You run all the wires and after you install drywall, you cut the hole, wire the light, and it snaps against the drywall. You eliminate all the goofing around with the metal housing plus all the time measuring each cut per drywall sheet. Plus the cost for the housing. How do I know? Lol, my first house I used these. Then a sparky showed me how much time and money I wasted. Never again lol

[stoweby]

Love the video and extremely helpful for my project. It's too late for this job but if you don't already have one, an oscillating multi-tool is amazing for cutting down on time spent cutting things like holes in wood and drywall for fixtures and even has adapters to do it all at once (it came to mind when you were using the jigsaw on the exterior fixture. Thanks for making this.

[charlottedog]

Thank you!!! I watched 4 different men and felt more clueless than ever. Then I found you!!!! Easy peasy. Thank you ma'am

[reidcoleman]

I love this video. Your work is very neat and your process is informative. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[terencescott]

Love this. Electrical wiring is not my thing and I find it very intimidating on some occasions. But IMO when you accomplish a project it's such a rewarding feeling. My friends think i'm a genius and I just laugh. They have no idea of the doubt and sometimes fear that goes on during each project. And some have called me crazy. When I ran electricity from my house to my shed, I dug the trench (36") by hand. :):) I even thought I was crazy afterwards but hey, I saved a few $$$'s.

[rickymartinjr]

You’re amazing!! Keep up the fantastic work and kudos on the progress. You’re inspirational!! 🙌🏾👏🏾😊

[mattburns]

Ariat Rebar pants are amazing, I agree 💯

[vickigade]

I thought long ago you needed your own workshop 👏 so awesome to watch you actually build it.

[marybronson]

This was good!!! You are an inspiration to us! I have always been afraid of doing anything electrical, but you make it look doable. Another great informative video. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.❤️❤️❤️

[HayleysComet]

Funny thing is I was shopping for a she shed and when I saw your first video and was comparing sheds, I decided to go with the same exact one you have and same size. That way I can kind of follow along with your progress. I have no building skills whatsoever though. Mine is going on a gravel bed so in the future whenever I can get the walls finished I will probably use painted paneling so there is no cracking of drywall from shed settling. My shed is going to be used for now as storage and space for crafting and indoor play area for small dogs as I have a small dog daycare business. In the future if I can finish it nicely I’m hoping an Airbnb. My tuff shed company would not put in skylights in New England or let me put in my own French doors as yours did. Otherwise it’s exactly the same as yours. You are very inspiring and I love this series.

[janetwalker]

Serena that was pretty amazing watching you! There's alot to remember to get all the electrical connected properly and I sure would be so confused trying to do this! I say kudos to you girl! It's so refreshing watching women's videos doing this kind of thing! I was just watching Rachael Metz and they were doing welding! She has done some electrical before at a friend's home. You both rock it! 🇨🇦😀💖